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The Experience, Alameda: Urban Legend Cellars Sips + Nibbles

The Experience:

Bubbles are on the tasting menu. Savory food awaits.

Punch up your Saturday and Sunday this weekend with beautiful views, cozy spaces, tasty eats and delicious wine.

It’s Bay Area fave Bacon Bacon (featured here) on Saturday and halal cuisine from Seasoned & Co. on Sunday – an explosion of flavor all around. Pick your experience and relax with:

Tastings – Enjoy a curated tasting of 4 current releases with vegan/gluten free small bites–a wine exploration just for you. With indoor and outdoor options, tailor your perfect experience.Wine. Sparkling, white, rose or red. Limited production and there’s always something distinctive.

Glasses & Bottles – Settle into one of our pergolas on the patio or indoors in the wine studio with your favorite sip – and up to 8 of your favorite people.

  • Wine Tastings and Bacon Bacon Sat, Jan 18, 12- 5:30pm
  • Wine Tastings and Seasoned & Co Sun, Jan 19, 12-5:30pm
  • And don’t forget to pick up your Alameda Trail Guide!
  • Owners Steve and Marilee Shaffer are both passionate about great and interesting food wines. They can’t wait to see you and introduce you to their wines. Reserve your experience now!  Questions? 510.545.4356

Where:

1951 Monarch St, Building 25
Alameda Point

https://ulcellars.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Winter Market

The Experience:

Holiday Shopping is more fun the Faction way!

Join your friends at Faction Brewing’s Winter Market and Ugly Sweater Party on Saturday, December 21 1-6pm! (Your dogs can also wear Ugly Sweaters!)

Grab a crisp beer, snag some last-minute gifts from amazing local makers and fuel up on delicious food. Shop from some of your favorite local small businesses for the holidays. Over 20 vendors! Shopping small and sipping local is the best way to wrap up your holiday list. AND DON’T FORGET: wear your more festive, most tacky, jolly, ugly sweater (pup’s included) and enjoy the season with  your friends at Faction Brewing!

And you will be treated to  great views of  San Francisco Bay.

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Refueling Station

The Experience:

Craving for some delicious Vietnamese cuisine?

This is the place to refuel during your holiday shopping. Order your favorite dishes in seconds from Dragon Rouge Bistro!

High-quality and fresh ingredients, exceptional taste, all here overlooking the water. Alameda residents and visitors, are you ready?

They dare you to turn up the heat with their Dragon Fire Basil Garlic Noodles! Wok-fried to perfection, choose from succulent chicken, tofu, pork, steak, or prawns. Craving a flavor explosion? How spicy can you handle it? Join them for a sizzling experience you won’t forget!

Refuel now!

Their experienced chefs paired with dedicated staff assure you a wonderful dining experience indoors or outdoors. You can also just stop by for Happy Hour on the water! Plus, you can  order online and enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

Mon – Thurs 11:30am – 8:30pm; Fri 11:30am – 12am; Sat 11am – 12am; Sun 11am – 8:30pm

Where:

2337 Branding Ave

Alameda

https://dragonrougebythebay.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Alameda on the Bay News

The Experience:

Get ready. New ferry schedule coming Nov 6!

After three months of successful service, over 34,000 rides taken and 7400 bikes carried, the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle (OAWS) will launch a new schedule on Wednesday, November 6, with 52 more runs each week and more frequent service.

Here’s the OAWS scoop:

  • FREE!
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Bicycle-friendly
  • Accommodates up to 31 passengers and 14 bicycles (on bike racks)
  • Runs between Alameda Landing (behind Target, at the Bohol Circle Immigrant Park dock) and Oakland’s Jack London Square (at the foot of Broadway)
  • Operates 5 days per week, Wednesdays through Sundays, for about 12 hours each day
  • Two-year pilot, with the opportunity to grow over time
  • Check out the new schedule here

It’s the best way to cross the estuary!

Where:

Alameda Landing (behind Target, at the Bohol Circle Immigrant Park dock and Oakland’s Jack London Square (at the foot of Broadway)

https://alamedaonthebay.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Autumn Bliss

The Experience:

Harvest Season just hit the taps! Brews, Fundraising + Salsa.

Brews:

Treat yourself to Faction’s Harvest IPA – a fresh hop IPA brewed with just-picked Mosaic hops straight from Coleman Agriculture, and a ‘wet/dry’ hop combo with HBC 586 from Perrault Farms. According to the brewery crew, it’s packing that perfect punch of fresh, juicy hop goodness [6.9%]. So, skip the pumpkin spice and grab a pint of the real fall flavor.

On another note: Meet Commando 450: A West Coast IPA powered by a triple threat of Nelson, Galaxy, and Mosaic hops [6.7%]. This brew means business and is available in cans! It’s bold, it’s daring, and it’s ready to take your beer game to the next level. Ready to hop into something different? This one’s calling your name.

Happenings:

Tonight, Thurs, Oct 24 at Faction: It’s Hops for Hunger from 5-7pm. Drink good, do good!  Faction and Super Mario’s are  teaming up with the Alameda Food Bank to support families in need. Live music from Friends of Ken will keep the vibes going while you sip and donate. A percentage of proceeds and your donations will help over 1,200 families a week.

Sat/Sun, Oct 26/27 from 11am to 6pm. The Sazon Latin Food Festival is happening! A family-friendly fiesta featuring delicious Latin cuisine from all corners of Latin America, live salsa music, and a vibrant atmosphere that’ll have you dancing between bites. Free admission!

Get down to Faction and join the fun! Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the great views of  San Francisco Bay.

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

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